Average Nurse Manager Salary

$65.18/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in New Mexico is $65.18 per hour. This is 21% higher than the US average of $51.59.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$65.18/hour

New Mexico

21% higher than the US average.

$51.59/hour

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Nurse Managers the most, both averaging $36 per hour. Rio Rancho, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Nurse Managers is $65 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 45% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$36$47
Albuquerque, New Mexico$36$47
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Texas ($51). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Nurse Managers is $65 per hour — Colorado pays 2% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Colorado$64$81
Texas$51$60
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in New Mexico?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $54 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Nurse Managers is $65 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$54$72

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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